University of Hartford, History
Pre- or post-doctoral Fellowship, US History
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Connecticut, United States |
Position: | Fellow |
Pre- or post-doctoral Jackie McLean Fellowship, University of Hartford
The Department of History at the University of Hartford seeks candidates for the 2017-2018 Jackie McLean Fellowship, which is open to candidates who have completed all coursework toward a terminal degree (doctoral degree or MFA). Post-doctoral candidates are also eligible. Fellows must be in residence during the fellowship year. Responsibilities include teaching one course per semester, conducting research or creative scholarship toward the completion of their degree or as a follow-up to their graduate work, giving at least one performance or presentation to the University and/or Hartford community, mentoring students and/or student organizations, and engaging in academic service. Fellows will be granted non-tenure-track faculty status at the Visiting Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor level for one year, and receive salary, benefits, and travel funds.
Departments nominate candidates to a University-wide selection committee, which makes final decisions.
Candidates should provide evidence that they meet the following criteria:
- A commitment to advancing the role of under-represented minorities in higher education
- A commitment to working with a diverse student body
- Promise as a teacher
- Promise as a scholar
- Interest in a career in academia
Candidate materials should include, but are not limited to:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor.
- Transcripts of graduate study (unofficial transcripts acceptable at initial stages)
- A statement from the candidate detailing how s/he would engage in teaching and research during their year at the University of Hartford and how this experience would: (a) further his/her career goals; (b) advance the intercultural competence of our campus community, particularly in relation to under-represented minorities and (c) advance the university’s mission.
- A writing sample (dissertation chapter, book chapter, article, or article-length manuscript).
- Teaching portfolio (may include syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations, teaching observations).
The Department of History is particularly interested in candidates with research and/or teaching interests in U.S. history to 1865, U.S. women’s history, African-American history, and the history of gender and sexuality. Desirable additional teaching fields include Latin-American history or Latino/a history.
Successful McLean Fellows may receive offers to join the faculty after their fellowship year. More information on the Jackie McLean Fellowship, as well as past and current Jackie McLean Fellows, may be found at this link: http://www.hartford.edu/aboutuofh/office_of_provost/jackie_mcLean_fellows.aspx
Please submit materials electronically to Warren Goldstein, Chair of the History Department, at wgoldstei@hartford.edu.
Deadline for applications is December 15, 2016. Review of applications will begin immediately. The Department will conduct initial interviews either at the AHA annual meeting in Denver in January 2017 or, in the event that the candidate is not attending the AHA, by remote video technology.
The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are encouraged to apply. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.
Contact: |
Warren Goldstein, Chair of the History Department, University of Hartford wgoldstei@hartford.edu |
Website: | http://www.hartford.edu |
Primary Category: | American History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | African American History / Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality |
Posting Date: | 10/31/2016 |
Closing Date | 01/29/2017 |